Greg Ayres
Voice ActorGreg Ayres is an American voice actor born in 1968 who is well known in anime dubbing circles, and he voiced Kaworu Nagisa in the ADV Director's Cut version of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Ayres stepped into the role of Kaworu Nagisa for ADV's 2004 Director's Cut re-releases of Neon Genesis Evangelion episodes 21 through 24, replacing original English cast member Kyle Sturdivant. The recast reflected how far the ADV dub's production had shifted since the mid-1990s TV run, with several original actors no longer available. Kaworu has since been recast again for later English releases, making Ayres one of several actors to carry the character across the franchise's various dubs.
Career and Notable Roles
Ayres has voiced dozens of anime leads over a long career, including Son Goku in Saiyuki, Chrono in Chrono Crusade, and Yuu Nishinoya in Haikyu!!. He also plays Negi Springfield in Negima and voiced Frost during the Dragon Ball Super dub. Away from the microphone, Ayres also performs as a DJ at anime conventions across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Greg Ayres voiced?
Greg Ayres has voiced Son Goku in Saiyuki, Chrono in Chrono Crusade, and Yuu Nishinoya in Haikyu!!. He has built a long career voicing anime leads across multiple decades.
Is Greg Ayres still voice acting?
Yes, Greg Ayres has been active as a voice actor since 1998 and continues working in the industry. He was born in 1968 and has built one of the longer-running careers among American anime dub actors.
Who does Greg Ayres voice in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Ayres stepped into the role of Kaworu Nagisa for ADV's 2004 Director's Cut re-releases of Neon Genesis Evangelion episodes 21 through 24, replacing original English cast member Kyle Sturdivant. Kaworu has since been recast again for later English releases, making Ayres one of several actors to carry the character across the franchise's various dubs.
What other anime roles has Greg Ayres played?
Ayres plays Negi Springfield in Negima and voiced Frost during the Dragon Ball Super dub. Those roles sit alongside his long list of anime lead credits.
What does Greg Ayres do besides voice acting?
Away from the microphone, Ayres also performs as a DJ at anime conventions across the country. It's a side of his career that runs alongside his decades of voice acting work.
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